TAKE 5 : FRASIER'S EDDIE
With the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show taking place this week (Monday and Tuesday at 8 p.m. on USA), it seems like the right time to take a closer look at one of TV’s most memorable pooches. We’re talking about Eddie from “Frasier,” the scene-stealing Jack Russell terrier owned by Martin Crane (John Mahoney) whose stare often freaked out Frasier. Here are five things you need to know about Eddie.
For the show’s first nine seasons, Eddie was played by Moose, with Moose’s son Enzo taking over for the final two seasons of the show’s run.
To make Eddie nuzzle the actors, liver pate was placed behind their ears to get the proper response.
When Eddie had to lick a performer’s face, sardine oil was applied on the actor.
Enzo was one of a few puppies bred specifically as possible replacements for Eddie when it became apparent that “Frasier” was a hit and would remain on the air for a long time.
The only character who seemed to rattle Eddie was Frasier’s ex-wife, Lilith (Bebe Neuwirth).
Watch Eddie and Frasier here